Email
Trello
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An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Email + Trello

Create Trello cards for new inbound emails

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Email and Trello

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

Email and Trello can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Create Trello cards for new inbound emails
Workflow diagram: Email + Trello integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Email

Email

New Inbound Email in Email

Triggers when an email is forwarded to your own custom **zapiermail.com** address.

Then this action happens in Trello

Trello

Create Card in Trello

Adds a new card on a specific board and list.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Trello cards for new inbound emails.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Email and Trello to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Email to Zapier.

    Connect Email to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Email account, using Email credentials.

  • Connect Trello to Zapier.

    Connect Trello to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Trello account, using Trello credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Email

    Set up a Trigger action for Email

    Choose the following trigger: New Inbound Email (Triggers when an email is forwarded to your own custom **zapiermail.com** address.).

  • Then set up an Action for Trello

    Then set up an Action for Trello

    Choose this action: Create Card (Adds a new card on a specific board and list.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Email and Trello.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Create Trello cards for new inbound emails!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Trello

    New card

    Triggers when a new card is added.

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  • Trello

    Card moved to list

    Triggers when a Card is moved to a List in Trello, [inside the same Board](https://zapier.com/apps/trello/help#common-problems-trello#not-triggering-on-card-moved-to-list-when-a-card-is-moved-from-another-board).

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  • Trello

    New activity

    Triggers when there is activity in Trello.

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  • Trello

    New label added to card

    Triggers when a label is added in a Trello card.

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  • Trello

    Watch cards

    Triggers when a new card is added.

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  • Trello

    New notification

    Triggers when you get a new notification in Trello.

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  • Email

    Send me an email

    This Action will send you an HTML based email. Images and links are supported.

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  • Email

    Send outbound email

    Send up to 5 emails per day on Free or Trial Zapier plans, or up to 10 emails per hour on paid Zapier plans from a custom address.

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  • Email

    Send an email

    Sends a new email.

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  • Email

    Send yourself an email

    Send yourself an email

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  • Email

    Create a draft

    Creates and adds a new draft to a selected folder.

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  • Email

    Copy an email

    Copies an email or a draft into a selected folder.

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Apps you need

Trello

Trello

Task Management

A team collaboration tool that lets you manage projects and tasks

Trello is an easy-to-use collaboration tool that helps you organize your projects, no matter the size. With boards, lists, and cards, you can prioritize tasks and stay on top of everything from the big picture to the smallest details. Connect with your team in real-time and integrate with other key tools for seamless cross-team collaboration.

Zapier

Zapier

Automation Platforms

No-code automation service

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